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communities. There were about 50 people that attended the meeting. Staff updated the EDA on the BR&E presentation to businesses. Bever stated that he attended the meeting and thought it went well. Klein stated that he did not know how it was taken by the businesses. Miron stated that there was some reluctant business owners, but there was also interested business owners. CD Director stated that we are working on the funding for the U of M BR&E Program. Thistle and Arcand stated they support the program and like the follow up that is done after the businesses are visited. UPDATE ON 147TH AND 148TH STREET BUSINESS MEETING On February 23, 2009, the EDA directed staff to invite property owners in the area of 147th and 148th Street along Highway 61 to a meeting to talk about development opportunities in the area. Most of the property owners in the area were present at the meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Staff updated the EDA on the out come of the meeting. Klein stated that he attended the meeting and thought that it was well received by the businesses in the area. It was a way for them to network with their neighboring businesses. Granger and Miron also attended the meeting and agreed that is was a good meeting. UPDATE ON CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY Mark Finnemann from Finn Daniels Architects and Richard Fischer from Richard Fischer Architects are interested in developing the City owned property. The EDA reviewed the plans at its November 2008 meeting. The development team has been to the Planning Commission and their concept plan has changed since the last time the EDA reviewed the concept plan. The development team is presenting the concept plan to the City Council at its meeting on Monday, April 20, 2009. Staff updated the EDA on the new concept plan. Phil stated that he was not sure about the senior housing shown on the plan. Granger stated that he liked the plan. Miron agreed and thought that the senior housing was a good transition from the single family homes to the commercial buildings. Thistle and Arcand agreed. Denaway stated that there are a lot of parks in the area and that the site does not need a large public park. Granger and Miron agreed. Miron stated that the City currently has great parks system. Denaway made a motion, seconded by Granger, that the EDA supports the concept plan to date. All aye. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT Granger made a motion, seconded by Klein, to adjourn at 10:30 am. All Ayes, Motion Carried.